The Cake Boss brings Homemade for the Holidays tour to area

Buddy Valastro will be the first to tell you that he leads a charmed life. The celebrated baker who is better known as ‘The Cake Boss,’ has been part of the family business, Hoboken, N.J.’s Carlo’s Bakery, since he turned 17 in 1994.

“It’s all I wanted to do,” Valastro said. “I grew up there.”

The charismatic Valastro stars in the reality show, “Cake Boss,” which debuted in 2009. Valastro helped launch another reality series “Kitchen Boss” in 2011. He has become an author. “Cake Boss: Stories and Recipes From Mia Famiglia,” hit shelves in 2010.

“It’s unbelievable, but we didn’t have any water damage,” Valastro said. “The worst we had was some spoilage. The streets behind us and on the side of us got it. But I feel terrible for the parts of New Jersey that were hurt by the storm. But we’re a strong state. I’ll do anything in my power to help. The Jersey shore will never be the same. I love this state.”

Valastro, 35, is on the road with his “Homemade for The Holidays” show, which stops Tuesday at the Kimmel Center and Nov. 29 at the Sovereign Performing Arts Center in Reading.

Valastro will deliver family anecdotes and baking techniques.

“It’ll be fun and different from any show you’ve seen,” Valastro said.

There will be music and plenty of audience interaction.

“I’m going to bring people up from the crowd and do “Cake Boss” trivia. I might do a potato sack race. There will be an egg-breaking contest. It’s going to be fun.

“I’m thrilled to have this live show. I know it wouldn’t be happening if it weren’t for the television show.”

“Cake Boss,” which airs on TLC, takes fans behind the scenes at Carlo’s Bakery and shows how cakes are made. There are also glimpses inside Valastro’s life.

“It’s fun that they get to see the parties and celebrations,” Valastro said. “It’s all good for the bakery and tourism in Hoboken.”

Lines often snake around the block since fans clamor for Valastro’s pastries. “It’s wonderful that they love the Cake Boss so much,” Valastro said.

Boss and New Jersey typically refer, to well, someone else.

“I agree,” Valastro said. “You say Boss and New Jersey and you think of Bruce Springsteen. I met him once and it was awesome. I’m a huge fan. If Bruce ever wants a cake, I’ll be glad to bake it.”

If you go: The Cake Boss Buddy Valastro: Homemade For the Holidays: is slated for Tuesday at the Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall, 300 South Broad street, Philadelphia. Tickets are $35.75 and $45.75. Show time is 7:30 p.m. 215-790-5800

The Cake Boss Buddy Valastro: Homemade For the Holidays: is slated for Thursday (11-29) at the Sovereign Performing Arts Center,136 N. 6th street, Reading. Tickets are $40 and $60. Show time is 7:30 p.m. 610-898-SHOW